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The Magazine of the East Radnor Ministry Area Beguildy | Bleddfa | Heyope | Llangunllo Knighton | Norton | Whitton | Pilleth | Cascob New Radnor | Gladestry | Colva | Evancoyd | Llanfihangel Nant Melan Price £1.00 Chancel Apse West Window From “mean and low” to “the prettiest village”
he laying of the foundation stone for the present registered in the village. Today we estimate that there are TChurch of St Michael’s, Llanfihangel nant about 72 adults and children living here! Our church Melan was on May 15th 1846. We know this as John however thrives, and the Harvest Festival, Christingle, Bennet, aged just 26 of The Launt was buried on the same Festival of Light and Easter services fill the Church. After day with a note about laying the foundation stone next to each of these services the little church transforms into the the entry! village community centre! Refreshments appear and local In „The History of Radnorshire‰ published in 1859 (but news is exchanged! written much earlier) the previous church according to The highlight of the year is however the annual fete. Held Jonathan Williams was a „very mean and low edifice‰. All annually on the Saturday following The Royal Welsh Show that remains from this church is the font, believed to be it draws in people from near and far. With most of the from the 14th Century and the memorial stones on the villagers being involved in some way, it is a great social walls. However according to WH Howse in his book gathering. The village is fortunate to have a lot of „Radnorshire‰ – and also according to tradition a stone youngsters, so hopefully we will be here for years to come. circle once enclosed the site of the present churchyard. (A We may only be a small church but our doors are always stone is embedded in one of the six old yews which open and our visitorÊs book is testament to how peaceful surround the Church). WH Howse also lived in the village and tranquil it is. We also have a facebook page so if you and was a Church Warden. He also said in his book that are into that sort of thing please have a look and ÂlikeÊ our in the early 19th Century Llanfihangel nant Melan was said page!! https://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsLD82TN/ to be the prettiest village in Radnorshire! Marjorie Robinson There was certainly a church on this site in 1231 when The Bishop of St David confirmed the gift by William de Broes of the Church of Llanfihangel nant Melan to the Knights of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. The village of Llanfihangel nant Melan has been here a long time. In 1188 it was important enough to warrant a visit from Baldwin, Archbishop of Canterbury. It had at least two castles and was always on the DroverÊs routes. In 1801 the population of Llanfihangel nant Melan was 314 and the parish rate at 5s 9p in the £ raised £190 4s 0p. In the census of 1841 there were 469 people
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3 East Radnor Ministry Area Contacts Clergy: Revd Canon Mark Beaton ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01544 350342 The Rectory, School Lane, New Radnor LD8 2SS Monday is MarkÊs day off. Revd Canon Melia Cope ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 528566 The Vicarage, Church Street, Knighton, LD7 1AG Monday is MeliaÊs day off. Retired Clergy: Canon John Greaves ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 530152 Revd Dr Peter Cope ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 528566 Revd John Hanna ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 529296 NSM Clergy: Revd Christobel Hargraves ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄..⁄⁄ 01547 550311 Ordinand in Training: Meinir Ronicle⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01982 553865 New Radnor Reader: Christine Gould ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected]⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01544 350437 The Old Pound, Water Street, New Radnor LD8 2SY Beacon Hill Benefice: Beguildy ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Fay Payne ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 510320 Bleddfa ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄Michael Westrip ⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 528315 Heyope/Knucklas ⁄⁄⁄⁄ Judy North ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 529165 Llangunllo ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Isabel Morris ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 550689 East Radnor Benefice: Cascob ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Norma Olds⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 560331 Knighton ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Jean Shuker ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected]⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄. 01547 520946 Norton ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Helen Ackland ⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected]⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01544 267073 Pilleth ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Peter Hood ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 560272 Whitton ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Colin Pugh ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 560209 New Radnor Group: Colva ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Dorothy Rogers ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01544 370332 Evancoyd ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Nigel Waters ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 560176 Gladestry ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Michael Johnson ⁄⁄⁄ [email protected]⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01544 370296 Llanfihangel Nantmelan ⁄ Marjorie Robinson ⁄⁄⁄ [email protected]⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01544 350413 New Radnor ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ Michael Capstick ⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01544 350352 East Radnor Benefice Wardens: Jim Walbran ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 560350 Doreen Phillips ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄. 01547 528388 Beacon Hill Benefice Wardens: Bob Williams ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 550142 Robert Forbath ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 528232 Readers Emeritus (Retired): John Clements 01547 529972 and Laura Woodside-Jones 01547 520266 Churches Together Representative: Rosemary Hanna⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected]⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ 01547 529296 Editor: Laura Woodside-Jones ⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄⁄ [email protected] ⁄⁄ 01547 520266 1 Heyope Rd, Knucklas, Knighton LD7 1PT
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4 Dear Friends, The effects of Brexit remain uncertain. North Korea has the bomb and the ability to launch it. President Trump has recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel triggering fresh anger, pain and death. Global warming continues apace and David AttenboroughÊs Blue Planet has highlighted the crisis of plastic pollution in the worldÊs oceans. How can the Church respond to a changing and challenging world and to peopleÊs deep- seated fears and anxieties? We live in a world where there is a great deal of pain, distress, hatred and conflict. To suggest otherwise is at best naive and at worst dishonest. When so many are feeling insecure we need to assert and celebrate the certainty and constancy of GodÊs love for humanity and for all creation. Our response must be to preach the love of God displayed in his Son Jesus Christ. We might need to think about how we preach it, where we preach it and when we preach it, but we must preach it. Further we need to admit that as Christians we do not have all the answers and that our understanding of GodÊs world is partial and imperfect. But we still need to declare that we live in GodÊs creation, and that God relies on us to care for it, nurture it and ensure that its resources are both conserved and distributed fairly. Yes, we live in uncertain and disturbing times but we have received the blessings of GodÊs grace, we live in troubled times but we have experienced the freedom of GodÊs forgiveness, we live in dark times but God has sent his Son, the Light of the World to lighten our darkness. This Lent as the days get slowly longer focus on that light, seek that forgiveness and cherish that blessing. Mark
The Cover – St Paul The Radnor t Andrews Church in Norton pays tribute to St Paul, Incorporating The Beacon, Sthe saint who brought us Christianity. His saintÊs day The Messenger, Meeting Point is Janurary 25th. Saul (his name before his conversion) was on his way to Prices Damascus, determined to arrest Christians for their faith. It is now time to pay either your distributor or local church: An intensely bright light flashed from the sky and literally Prices for 2018: blinded him and knocked him off his horse. The voice of Jesus (here the Holy Spirit as a dove), spoke from the light £8 for the year (10 issues) „Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?‰ £1 for individual copies. For three days friends led him to Damascus where a Deadline Christian, Ananias, healed him of his blindness. His dramatic conversion changed him from being a fierce The deadline for submitting material is 1 5th February. enemy to a fiery leader. He founded churches around the Mediteranean and wrote letters, often from prison, to Please keep your submissions to under 200 words. inspire us all to faith. Online: The Radnor is also available at: The Scottie dog is the affectionate invention of the artist; www.beaconhillbenefice.org.uk no dogs are recorded in the story!
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6 Thank You from the Food Bank I hope one day to be able to say that we are no longer needed (after five years), but until that time, thank you for being a friend to someone who cannot thank you themselves, although they tell me every time that knowing Dear Friends of Knighton & East Radnor Food Bank, they mattered and that help was given in such a gentle, Firstly, a Happy New Year to you all and a BIG thank you discreet & respectful way, made all the difference. from the committee, volunteers and, most importantly, We are now a bit low on certain items: our friends in the community who have needed someone Instant Coffee (small) • Tinned Custard to walk beside them for a little while and to offer food and Tinned Rice Pudding • Tinned Tuna a „hand up‰ when they have been at a very low ebb. Tinned Vegetables (not Kidney Beans or Chick Peas) We had so much support over Christmas, thanks to your donations of food, gifts, vouchers for fresh vegetables from Washing Powder • Washing Up Liquid Rhos Market Gardens & vouchers for coffee (and so much Toilet Rolls • Cat & Dog Food more) at the Tower House Gallery. A significant amount If you would prefer to give a small cash donation, this will of help was provided anonymously, but I hope this thank enable us to purchase fresh milk, bread, cheese and eggs, you reaches you in some form. Also thank you for helping to include with individual food parcels. to promote our work through your newsletters and You may prefer to set up a regular donation to support our Facebook pages, local groups and fundraisers, and for work by completing a Standing Order to take to your designing leaflets and posters & uploading items to the Bank/Building Society. Ask Helen for more information, KFB website. or visit our website: www.knightonfoodbank.co.uk where Thank you to our lovely volunteers who collected frozen you can download a Standing Order form. turkeys and then delivered to those families, who Kind Regards, thankfully had ovens. Not all our recipients were in that Helen position and providing food for those with only a kettle and a toaster proved interesting! Also thank you for delivering On behalf of Knighton & East Radnor Food Bank food & gifts to a single dad (with 3 boys), who himself was Registered Charity Number: 1172353 too poorly to carry the food back from the FB.
The Lion for 2018 his year we read the Gospel of St Mark almost every Sunday. His Tsymbol, the winged lion, derives from his description of John the Baptist as a voice „crying out in the wilderness‰. Those who heard his voice said it sounded like that of a roaring lion. Although St MarkÊs gospel isnÊt the first in the New Testament, he is widely regarded as the first Gospel writer and the main source for both Matthew and Luke. He wrote for non-Jews; his purpose is to give readers an understanding of who Jesus is: the Son of God and the suffering Son of Man.
Corbert GauthierÊs image of Mark with a lion over his shoulder I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. - Isaiah 42.16
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8 Women’s World Day of Prayer for our Whole Ministry Area
he service has been seriously about how we Tprepared by the Christian Women of Suriname preserve GodÊs world for our women of Suriname. The All God’s Creation is Very Good children and grandchildren. subject, Caring For GodÊs Very Friday 2nd March Four Christian environmental Good Creation, is extremely 6.30-8.00 pm charities: A Rocha, Green relevant as sea levels are rising Christian, Live Simply (part of and fish are being poisoned Knighton Methodist Church CAFOD) and Operation Noah either by chemicals in rivers or are keen to be involved. microbeads and plastic packaging in the sea. Women (and men) representing churches and chapels will Caring for creation is highly relevant to people of all ages participate, and will welcome people from across our and beliefs. The WomenÊs World Day of Prayer gives us a Ministry Area. wonderful opportunity to encourage more people to think
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10 Two Celtic Saints for February Finan of Lindisfarne 17 February; Colman of Lindisfarne 18 February he question you might ask is „What were Celtic saints double monastery at Tdoing on Lindisfarne, in Anglo-Saxon Nothumbria?‰ Whitby. Colman spoke for Well, Northumbria had a good Christian king, Oswald, the Celtic side and Wilfred who wanted his subjects to become Christians too, so he spoke for the Roman side. sent to Iona, where he had been brought up, for a Wilfred was such a good missionary to come and evangelise his people. debater that he changed No doubt you will have heard of Aidan , the first Bishop the kingÊs mind and the of Lindisfarne , but not many will have heard of one of his Roman tradition was companions, Finan , who became the s econd Bishop of chosen. Lindisfarne . Aidan evangelised Northumbria, but Finan Colman was so sent missionaries further afield, to Essex and to the great disappointed that he left kingdom of Mercia. (This was a hundred years before Offa with most of his Celtic built his Dyke.) One of his missionaries was Chad, who monks and thirty Anglo- became Bishop of Mercia and made his headquarters at Saxons and returned to Lichfield. Iona. From there he went Colman was the third Bishop of Lindisfarne and, like to Ireland and founded a the other two, he was an Irish monk from Iona. There was new monastery at a new king, Oswiu, and tensions arose in the royal court Inishbofin off the Galway at Bamburgh between the Celtic and Roman traditions. A coast. He died on 18 Aidan, first Bishop of council was called in 664, known as the Synod of February 676. Lindisfarne Whitby . It was hosted by Hilda, who was abbess of the
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11 Wellies and Woolies at Pilleth
harming little Pilleth church set on the hillside over the t was great to see so many people brave the cold and CWhitton Valley was a wintry scene for a delightful Isnow to get to our annual Christmas Concert. The light service of carols and readings. covering of snow and all the candles created a very special We arrived in snow to a lighted churchyard and the strains atmosphere. of the Radnor Valley Band. And, oh, when we entered, the The Radnor Valley Band, led by Michael Capstick whole church was suffused by soft candlelight. We each produced the programme of readings and carols which put held a candle to read our carol sheets. everyone in the Christmas spirit and made it a very The church filled with families in wellies and woolies ready successful evening. for the nativity story and Christmas tales like „Lanterns We would like to thank all those who helped to put up the Across the Snow‰ where a child listens to the carollers and lighting, decorate the Church, provide and serve the then is tucked up in bed. The Radnor Valley band led our delicious selection of food and Michael for doing the traditional carols; it felt like we were singing ÂNowellÊ with printing. the angels. We hope to see you all again next year for another Wellies Then Jess Squire treated us to a solo „Down in yon and Woollies! Peter Hood Forest‰ with the beautiful refrain, „And I love my Lord ------Jesus above anything.‰ The fine acoustics lifted her clear We are still needing a Treasurer for Pilleth. Anyone voice to the roof. interested please contact Peter Hood on 01547 560272. Photos and article by Laura Woodside-Jones
Bells Ring Out for 70 Years n Saturday 25th November a group of ringers from minutes instead of close on three hours if all went well. It Oas far apart as Carmarthen and Knowle met at St did. The band was made up of: EdwardÊs, Knighton with the intention of attempting a peal Treble: Geoff Cowling 2 Lynn Scales (conductor) 3 of Platinum Surprise Major in honour of Her Majesty Barney Bell 4 Barbara R Fewster 5 David A Childs 6 Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness Prince Philip Stephen R Shipley 7 Hal Drysdale Tenor: Tim reaching 70 years of married life. Hollinghurst. After a couple of mistakes resulting in restarts it was The quarter peal was also the first time the bells had been agreed by the band that a peal was going to be impossible rung using the new ropes and ceiling bosses costing close so the decision was made to go for a quarter peal; forty on £2,000. Roger Thomas
Knucklas Notes ll the fun-filled Christmas and New Year festivities, in This area was also hit by two sad losses; the sudden Achurch and community, are now over and winter is passing of Jenny Williams of Llangunllo, well respected in ÂbitingÊ. In fact, this season winter has really shown its church circles; also of the much-loved Nigel Mortimer of ÂteethÊ with Knucklas having the distinction of being in the Glyndwr. coldest region of the U.K. earlier in December. We were If I were to choose the Local Person of the Year for 2017 hard-hit with snow, ice and arctic winds and the bus route for this area it would have to be the Knucklas Castle through Knucklas saw neither snowplough nor Community Land Project team who organised a wonderful salter/gritter, with consequent danger and dislocation. But Allotment Day and a superb late summer festival. Not to most people were well prepared for such an eventuality be caught napping, they have already planned two events and grateful that there was no interruption in the power starting in mid-January. supply. As I write, storm Eleanor has passed over on its Robert Forbath way to the Netherlands etc. There is much illness around at present.
12 Radnor Valley Band Playing Carols at Pilleth
Photo by M. Capstick
13 One of 24 Advent Windows in Archbishop John Davies Knighton. The 3 Kings appear John Cambrensis at the Knighton Museum.
Matthew and Carly O’Rourke’s outdoor The wedding at Bleddfa Church of Gareth Pugh of tree brightened up Knucklas! Cwmwhitton and Georgina Cooper on December 2nd. Knighton Young Farmer's Club form an arch of pitchforks.
14 Archbishop John - Take a Selfie with Jesus!
ishop John Davies, was enthroned as Archbishop of stewardship of creation, and equality of opportunity; they BWales in Brecon Cathedral on December 2nd. About are equally aware of the need for a society free from any 600 people from all over Wales filled the Cathedral. form of prejudice of gender, race, origin, religion or The Archbishop made his oath on the historic William orientation.‰ He suggested that young people „would be Morgan Bible, brought from St Asaph Cathedral, one of blown away by the radical teachings of Jesus, the Good 20 surviving first editions of the Welsh Bible which ensured Shepherd – and, if they could, would almost certainly have the survival of the Welsh language in the sixteenth century. a selfie taken with him!‰ He was placed in the Archiepiscopal chair by the Bishop He said, „Let churches and their charities, resolve to of Bangor, the Senior Bishop. The chair is a wooden proudly affirm caring, loving and open-handed initiatives: replica of the Chair of St Augustine in Canterbury ... family centres, food-banks, night-shelters, homelessness Cathedral, and was a gift from the Archbishop of projects, in chaplaincies and schools, in towns and cities Canterbury in 1920 when, at its disestablishment, the through the work of street-pastors, through aid agencies Church in Wales became a separate Province of the rebuilding broken and struggling communities in destitute Anglican Communion. places.‰ In his address Archbishop John Davies challenged We are fortunate indeed to have the Archbishop within our churches to refresh how they explained the Gospel own diocese, and we pray that his ministry may breathe message, particularly to young people, who „are keenly ChristÊs life into our churches and our lives. aware of the need for social and economic justice, the Information and photo from the Diocesan website
Gladestry News
CHURCH NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS Gladestry Christmas Carol Service Gladestry 49 Club Winners On Sunday Recent winners of the 49 Club in November and December 17th a December were: John Cook, Nigel Pinches, Vivienne candlelit St Taylor, Vivienne Taylor (again!), Michael Johnson, Sian MaryÊs provided a Derrick, and Betty Johnson. Currently the weekly prize beautiful and is £23. Subs for the first quarter of 2018 were due at the atmospheric beginning of January. Please see me asap if you have setting for our not yet paid. A very lucky New Year. annual carol Gladestry Bowls service, organised Following the Christmas break we return to the hall for by a group of short-mat bowls. We meet on the second and fourth volunteers. Traditional carols were enthusiastically sung Tuesdays of the month at 7.30 pm and this quarter will and members of the congregation and wider community last until late Spring. New members welcome. Cost read the lessons. Special mention for Noah, Eva and £2.50 per session. Sophie who lit the advent candles; Henry BuddÊs Michael Johnson beautiful singing of the first verse of „Once in Royal DavidÊs City‰ from the back of the church; and the solos in „We Three Kings‰ provided by John Cook, Norman Evans and Peter Mayes. Mince pies and mulled wine served after the service were much appreciated. Special thanks to all who decorated the church, provided refreshments, and all those who contributed in any way towards making this such an enjoyable festive service.
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New Location for Hearing Aid Services in Knighton The sessions are run largely by volunteers, most of whom are hearing aid users themselves and cover 16 locations in total across Powys. Developing a hearing loss can have a profound impact, with many people feeling lonely or he charity Action on Hearing Loss Cymru is moving suffering a drop in confidence, which can lead to Tlocation for its „Hear to Help‰ drop-in in Knighton for associated mental health issues. The Hear to Help service people who are deaf or have a hearing loss. aims to help and support people with hearing loss, The „Hear to Help‰ enabling them to keep in contact with their friends and drop-in session offers families, and continue to live independently. 575,500 people in Wales free hearing aid The drop-in will be moving from the Methodist Church to are deaf or have hearing maintenance, ensuring the Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Knighton, loss, as much as the patients can get from January 2018. The Drop in will run from 10.30- populations of Cardiff and support within their 12.30 on 9th January and second Wednesday of every Swansea combined. local area, while month thereafter. To find out more visit: relieving pressure on www.actiononhearingloss.co.uk/wales audiology departments. Knighton and Presteigne Leg Club Reynolds Room Those who wait for the Lord shall renew Knighton Community Centre their strength, Every Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am they shall mount up with wings like No appointment necessary. eagles, Treatment by District Nurses. they shall run and not be weary, Reception and refreshments manned by volunteers. they shall walk and not faint. Volunteers to serve on the committee are needed. Isaiah 40.31 No special knowledge required, just a desire to keep the Leg Club going. Ring 01547 520 739 Pauline Parker .
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Christingle: In the run up to Christmas a team of in a very warming service. This set us all in a lovely spirit stalwarts brightened up the church in time for our for the season. Christingle service and the snow had cleared enough for Structural Repair: Our spirits were given a jolt when folk to attend. Only two little ones were there for the we received notice that our application for a grant to event, but there were a number of older ÂchildrenÊ who Church Care for funding of structural repair to the enjoyed taking part in a very warm, informal service, and church ceiling and roof was not successful. We will have it was a joy to see the childrenÊs faces as the tree was lit a meeting of the management committee shortly to up. Special thanks to Frank Ackland for clearing the path explore the way forward as it is felt that improvement to and entrance of snow. the facilities is dependent on putting the fabric in order Christmas Carols: A week later the weather allowed first. Please remember us in your prayers as we seek a us to be together for our family carol service and a solution. goodly sized congregation helped warm the church, and The church was Âun-decoratedÊ in the nick of time to we were thankful to Mark making the journey to lead us comply with tradition! Allan Flexman
Poetry, Prose & Puddings espite the chill in the air outside, there was a very David Minton acted as door steward and Enid Davies sold Dwarm welcome inside the Church Hall, Knighton raffle tickets – the winners were Phyllis Pugh, Margaret accompanied by the aroma of mulled wine and Christmas Brick, Gwen Morgan, Pam Davies, Rene Morris and Lilian music. This set the scene for an afternoon of poetry and Bright. Rebe Brick thanked everyone for their support, prose – there was a good mix – including the Christmas friendship and generosity; in reply Melia Cope, Vicar, and classics by John Betjeman and Dylan Thomas, some were County Councillor, Angie Williams thanked Rebe for very humorous by unknown authors and some had been arranging a very enjoyable afternoon. composed by the reader. To round off a very enjoyable Rebe Brick afternoon, scrumptious puddings were given and served by the ladies of St. EdwardÊs Church. Flora and Fauna litter, tinsel and decorations all back in the loft with to April, providing very pretty little coloured bells and quite Gfestivities and indulgences over, how quickly the unfazed by the weather. Most of them are a variety that excitement of Christmas passes. For me the highlight of grows wild in the Alps, well worth a place in the garden. New YearÊs Day starts with the live concert shown on TV Colour and texture comes into its own in February. from Vienna, performed by the Vienna Philarmonic Eleagnus, a shrub with shiny appearance (variegated), Orchestra. It takes place in a most magnificent ballroom, Pittospermum with delicate wavy edged leaves and surrounded by waves of breathtaking displays of fresh Viburnum, bare branches with little bundles of pink flowers, roses, orchids, carnations in delicious shades of blossom and sweetly scented, Skimmia with domed heads pink, soft lilac, cream, dreamy lavender, cerise, coral and of deep red buds, witch hazel with sulphur yellow petals lime green anthuriums. During the performance we are also scented and Daphne with lovely waxy flowers treated to shots of the splendid architecture of Vienna and releasing jasmine-like surrounding area, together with trips to the ballet school. perfume, every Over the past weeks we have seen magical scenes of snow season providing and frost and now gale force winds and rain, so not a lot plants of beauty and of work done in the garden. My Christmas rose (Hellebore) interest. is still very reluctant to show its face, despite A happy and healthy encouragement, but no harsh weather is preventing the New Year to all our spring bulbs shooting through, and what a joy to find the readers. first snowdrop. Winter heathers have become Jean Price Winter aconites starting unfashionable these days, but they flower from November
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20 Evancoyd with New Radnor Mothers’ Union News adly the heavy snow of mid December saw the Kenya – Bondo, Nigeria – Offa and SChristmas Communion with lunch at The Fforest Ogbia and Argentina. Please join us as postponed to mid January. The AGM will be happening at we pray for the work of the MU across the end of January, more details of this next month. the world. MU Wave of Prayer . We will meet in The Rectory on We are always keen to welcome new members, so please Wednesday February 21st at 10am for our assigned hour speak to Kit Beaton, or any member for further to pray for our prayer partners: South Africa – Free State, information. KB (01544)350342
What is a Lent Group? ent is a time for reflection and preparation before experiences, as well as the support that we can offer each LEaster, and an opportunity to be self critical and other as we do that sharing. honest with ourselves. During Lent we remember Jesus fasting in the wilderness Lent Groups meet regularly through the 40 days of Lent as a way of drawing closer to his heavenly Father. During and provide a place where this reflection and preparation Lent we are encouraged to read our bibles and to engage can be encouraged, enabled and supported. Groups can with some form of spiritual discipline so that we to can meet to talk together, pray together, study together. Some draw closer to our heavenly Father. groups do all three; others only one or two of the three. Listen out for announcements about Lent Groups within Discussions can be triggered by watching film clips, our Ministry Area. reading passages from a book together or working through Lent starts on Ash Wednesday February 14th. a Lent based study booklet. The trigger is unimportant in a sense, what matters is the sharing of ideas and Mark Beaton
Ministry Share Deanery Meeting Never look down on anyone unless you epresentatives from the 67 churches of the Radnor & are helping them up. RBuilth Deanery met at Holy Trinity Llandrindod Wells in November for a preliminary discussion about Ministry Share payments. Ministry Share is the financial contribution each church makes to the diocese, to ensure that all aspects of ministry can be carried out across the diocese. The meeting made three important decisions: 1. It agreed the principle of subsidisation across the deanery, i.e. one Ministry Area may be asked to support others so the deanery as a whole can pay its allocation. This principle already exists at provincial, diocesan and Ministry Area levels: the province subsidises each diocese, Greater Gower deanery subsidises the other three deaneries in our diocese, some churches within Ministry Areas support other smaller congregations. 2. It agreed a model for calculating payments based on the actual costs of providing ministry in our deanery, rather than on worshipper numbers. A model based on worshipper numbers discourages growth. 3. To enable the adoption of this new model, it was agreed that increases/decreases to 2017 payments would NOT be restricted to 5%. Mirroring the diocesan 5% limit would tie us into the old (discredited) model. - Mark Beaton
21 The Holy Darkness at St David’s Heyope t DavidÊs Heyope shared a beautiful service of Carols even get to name him. Instead he taught him to endure, to Sand Readings with Knucklas Baptist Chapel. St love, and to give. DavidÊs was decked with greens and candles to greet a full Readings included humorous slants on Christmas congregation with the delightful addition of the Llanfair celebrations: the biscuit tin for a Wise ManÊs gift, the Singers, directed by Graham Trew. They led us in our electric light for a star, the bickering of the nativity cast, all traditional carols and added trilling descants above the transformed from ordinary to holy. Susan Wilson gave a melody, ably supported by our organist, Judy North. hilarious rendition of Christmas Thank Yous for Melia led our service, and Biblical selections were read by outrageous gifts like orange and pink stripes on a powder Anglicans and Baptists. We told the story of Jesus birth, blue jumper. There was also a dreamy sequence where a but with a difference; the kindly Joseph, read by Ryan child seemed to see the star and hear the angels. Another Davies, wanted a son who looked like him, but he didnÊt rose above the zany songs of slightly tipsy relatives, to find the holy darkness of a Christmas Eve night. St David’s Day
What do men do in a mens shed? They: Men’s Shed Undertake activity with others Spend time with like-minded men with at Heyope Church whom they can work and talk Participate in some joint endeavour Sunday, March 4, 11am Find friendship and companionship Provide help and support Followed by Sunday Roast Lunch Make use of the workshop/facilities Learn new skills or revive old ones with puddings galore Make a contribution to the community Have fun at Knucklas Community Centre Opening Times: 12.30 for 1.00 pm Mondays 10am to 2pm Contact church members or Beguildy Wednesdays 10am to 2pm Shop (01547 510631) for Lunch Tickets KNIFE & GARDEN TOOL SHARPENING SERVICE Address: Teme Mill. John Thorogood Station Yard 01544 232750 Welsh Weather Words Knighton, LD7 1DT John Cox: (On bend before station) 01547 528428 tywydd - weather; heddiw - today With grateful help from these organisations Sut mae’r tywydd heddiw? - WhatÊs the weather like today? Mae’n rhewi heddiw. - ItÊs freezing today. Mae’n bwrw eira. - ItÊs snowing. Mae’n bwrw glaw. - ItÊs raining. The human brain is a wonderful thing. It Mae’n bwrw cesair - ItÊs hailing. starts working the moment you are born („ bwrw ‰ means „beating‰ or „throwing‰) and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.
22 The Llanfair Singers
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23 Cutting the Ribbon
Karen (Centre Chair) & Christopher Plant (Centre Manager), Junior Mayor, Mayor Bob Andrews, Kay Thomas (Senior Librarian)
Hannah Isaacson presenting Phil Martin a gift for fine service as our librarian. The children’s corner
Elizabeth, George and Ben at the English Winter Fair with the rest of the Radnorshire team. Thomas with his trimmed lamb
24 Junior and Senior Mayors Cut the Ribbon he First of December saw the unofficial opening of the What’s New? Plenty of adults turned out, and they were Tnew Knighton Library. The Junior Mayor from soon browsing the new, smart shelves and surfing the web Knighton School and the Knighton Mayor cut the ribbon in the new computer room. It is a clean, well lighted space to much applause. which Knighton can justly be proud of. School children were drawn into the library with a search Besides books and local papers, helpful staff can arrange game for images of the 12 days of Christmas. the borrowing of E-books, E-magazines, and audio books. Can you answer their quiz? The Library is run with one staff member and the How many birds are in the 12 days of Christmas? ______dedicated work of volunteers. The Knighton and District Community Centre would be grateful for any volunteers How many people? ______for the Centre, the Cafe, Community and Library activities. How many presents? ______The children also enjoyed crafts and sang Christmas songs February 12th (to be confirmed) will see the official in the hall. opening with a Welsh Assembly Representative. Teme Valley Young Farmers Compete eme Valley YFC have had a successful two weeks Morgan came 3rd in the mixed pool. John Reynolds Tcompeting. gained a 4th in the darts and Sarah Bevan obtained a 4th English Winter Fair: November 19th saw Ben Harris, in the girls darts. Elizabeth Swancott and George Morgan representing Greetings: Teme Valley YFC would like to wish the Radnorshire at national level against counties from both community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. England and Wales. This stock judging event was held in Over the Christmas period we will be carol singing in aid Staffordshire. Results: of charity. Pig Carcass Judging: Elizabeth – 1st overall Elizabeth – 1st under-21 ADVERTISEMENT: Carcass Stock Judging: Radnorshire Team – 3rd overall (George was also in this team as he competed in under- 26 beef carcass judging.) Under-26 Lamb Stock Judging: Ben Harris – 5th Live Judging Team (Michael Bradshaw trophy): Radnorshire – 3rd with Ben taking part The combined results from both the Carcass and Live Judging meant Radnorshire were third overall in the Birmingham Agriculture Society silver challenge trophy. Welsh Winter Fair: Members represented Radnorshire from the 27th-28th November. Results: Lamb Carcass Judging: Elizabeth Swancott – 4th Lamb Trimming: Thomas – 3rd (see photo) Beef Judging: Thomas · 7th in under-16 Radnorshire Beef Team – 3rd overall. New Mentor Moch Cymru: Over the past few months Kim Barnett has taken part in Mentor Moch Cymru, a Wales YFC initiative. Wales YFC members were selected to finish five weaner pigs which they won. Each young farmer had to then enter their best carcass into competition at the winter fair; Kim came second. Rhosgoch Pool and Darts: This Radnorshire event was held at Rhosgoch on December 2nd. Ben Harris was 3rd in the boys pool competition. Kim Barnett and George
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26 What’s on at the W.I.s New Committee and a Tribute from Llangunllo W.I.
ew Committee in Nov: At our November Much Loved Jenny: December began with the sad Nmeeting ten members and one visitor attended the news of the sudden and unexpected death of Jenny AGM of Llangunllo W.I. when the new officers and Williams, for many years a loyal member, who until committee were agreed and plans were announced for the recently was the Treasurer, and she also started up a coming year. Most officers stayed in post with Chris village Keep Fit club, a first for our Federation. Jenny and Johnson becoming Vice President and Karen Edgar our Bob have always been very active in the church and Treasurer, taking the additional job of Vice President. All wonderful hosts at Bryn Afon where visitors were always officers reported another successful year and it was hoped welcome. Jenny was a much valued friend of us all at the to hold another community lunch early in the New Year W.I. and quite simply a lovely lady who will be greatly and soon the welcome packs for new arrivals in the village missed by everyone who knew her. would be available. As usual, proceedings ended with a Bad weather in the second week of December meant our shared tea and for relaxation some pen and paper games Christmas outing to Hereford had to be cancelled but it is and a hilarious session of charades finished off a most hoped we will be able to go in January. For all details of enjoyable afternoon. events at Llangunllo WI contact Secretary, Shirley on 01547 550 555. Carwen Maggs Christmas Fizz at Llanfair Waterdine W.I.
ecember found us making Christmas wreaths with work that he does with the Twang school and Orphanage Deither fabric or live plant material, led by our new in North East India. president. We had a lovely evening and all came home Now, Stop Press. On Wednesday 14th February we are with the beginnings of our Christmas Decorations. With holding a Pudding and Punch evening in the Everest Hall help and advice I am really pleased with mine! While 7.00pm. There is a promise of many wonderful puds to working we enjoyed some festive fizz. try. This is a fund raiser for the hall. Gentlemen – we know Our next big event was our annual party on 5th January, you like puddings as much as we do so come along. an open event for anyone to attend, and we did the food Tickets £6. For tickets ring Margaret Clugston (01547 ourselves for an evening of fun. 529155), Mary Morgan (01547 528429) or Ann At our February meeting Andrew Lewis, who lives in Harroway (01547 528477). Llanfair Waterdine parish, will be talking to us about all the Ann Harroway
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n December 5th Marion Rowlett led her group of Our next W.I. meeting will be an introduction to the Osingers in a performance of Festive music which our Natural Health Centre in Presteigne. This will be as usual members enjoyed singing along with. We then shared a in Whitton Community Hall at 7.30pm. On 6th March we special Christmas supper together. will be joined by members of Llangunllo WI to meet the On 19th December the W.I. members had our Annual best selling author Deborah Moggach. Christmas Dinner at "The Tram" in Eardisley. The food A reminder to everyone that we are holding a Ceilidh at was delicious, and we were pleased to have the time for a 7pm on Saturday 29th January. Bandamania are chat together. We then exchanged Christmas cards and providing the music, and hot dogs will be served in the had a Secret Santa present to take home. interval. This will be held in Whitton Community Hall, and Our meeting on 2nd January was a fascinating insight into the bar will be open. Entrance at the door will be £7. All quilting. Mary Jones already knew many of our members, will be very welcome. so It was a very enjoyable evening. Helen Skipworth
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28 Felindre W.I. hristmas came early to the members of Felindre W.I. this was a perfect start to their festivities. Cin the guise of a mother and daughter duo who were Jayne Harris took the roll call „WhoÊs the guest speakers at the December meeting. Rhona Cooking Christmas Dinner‰ – it was Barnett introduced Rene Morris and her daughter Heather revealed that most members would be undertaking the task who showed everyone a wonderful array of their jointly, some would be guests and one member didnÊt needlework and craft items. Rene gave a very interesting know who would be doing it!! presentation of Christmas items, starting with the table A delicious supper with a glass of Prosecco, was provided cloth, then place mats and table centres; handcrafted and served by the out-going committee. The competition baubles for the home-made Christmas tree; painted silk for a homemade Christmas decoration was won by Rhona wall hangings and ideas to personalise your home-made Barnett; Maggie Flanders second and Rebe Brick third. If Christmas presents. Their final item was a knitted Nativity you are interested in joining, please contact 01547 Scene. Maggie Flanders thanked both ladies for a 510077. Rebe Brick wonderful demonstration of their work; everyone felt that Tref-y-Clawdd W.I. t our A.G.M. we were delighted to be joined by Dawn also welcomed two new members, a grand start to a new AGill, the Federation Treasurer. The meeting all went year. We thanked Julie Read and Tina Travers for the well and our President Julie Read was elected for a further delicious supper they provided us with for our pre year. She was presented with a bouquet thanking her for Christmas Festivities and we are looking forward to our all her work during last year by our secretary Tina Travers. Christmas dinner at the Horse and Jockey on 30th January. The next meeting on 13th was a bring and share supper The next meeting at the Tower House Gallery, 7th Feb, with a „Secret Santa‰ !!! 7.30pm is Marilyn Thomas teaching us at a workshop on On Jan 3rd we had a very informative talk with slides by Iris Folding. To join us just turn up on the night or for more Ian Burgin on Singapore, a Garden City, leaving us all information ring 01547 520 739. Pauline Parker determined to save to visit this beautiful city ourselves. We
Churches Together in Knighton and District Epiphany Service The stupendous power of light and love dominated the Epiphany story of the Wise Men coming to Bethlehem Churches Together Epiphany Service. Knighton and readings reflected that watchful journey for our lives Methodist Church was the venue for a service produced in 2018. by both Sister Margaret Davies and the choir composed The collection for Embrace the Middle East raised of singers from all of our churches, under the able £221.00. direction of Geoff Weaver. Several people read the
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30 Jenny Williams – much loved, greatly missed, never to be forgotten
lthough Jenny and Bob had only lived in Llangunllo when she would Afor 10 years, those years have been packed full of cheerfully man the active and enthusiastic involvement with the community. tea pot and The people of that community and many others whose encourage lives Jenny had touched came together on a wintry day in everyone to eat far December at Hereford and back in Llangunllo to say more than was farewell but also join in the celebration of her life. The good for them. composure and quiet dignity of all those who paid tribute Jenny was a to her was remarkable. Even those closest to her and most consummate affected by the shock of her sudden loss were able to bring performer and we humour to the situation, lifting the occasion to a level that were often treated was quite exceptionally touching, beautiful, joyful and to her own inspirational. particular interpretation of various passages she read in Jenny was a very special lady – bright, capable, full of fun, church. The last of these was her version of John KeatsÊ creative yet down to earth, dependable, versatile, hard „Ode to Autumn‰ which she read at our harvest service in working, witty, loving and so much more. She had a great October. It was quite the best rendition I have ever heard love of literature and the English language – her skill and IÊm so glad that I told her so! At various village demonstrated in reports in this magazine and the previous concerts Jenny brought much light-hearted fun to both Beacon, as was her ability to condense the ambling rehearsals and the show itself – turning out a tidy song and discussions that characterised many of our church dance act as one of the renowned Luggettes. meetings into a concise and coherent set of minutes. Always supportive to Bob in his church commitments Her involvement with the W.I. led to the establishment of JennyÊs own spiritual involvement seemed to grow over the Keep Fit Group of which she was the driving force. the years. Her Confirmation Service earlier in the year was She was also a committed member of the Hall committee not widely publicised showing an innate quiet modesty and and an energetic fund raiser for both this and St CynlloÊs a certain hesitance. That she still had as many questions as Church and Gravel Chapel. Her six strips of raffle tickets answers must surely strike a common chord with many for a fiver deal has passed down in local legend and swelled others but this woman, who worked so well with many of the coffers generously on many occasions. us seemed to have made a bargain to work just as hard Her accomplishments in the kitchen were renowned, with God. Certainly if much of Christianity comes down to turning out delicious food on a regular basis, including „love thy neighbour as thyself,‰ Jenny was a long way those famous cheese straws which she spent hours along that particular path. experimenting on until they were perfect. Along with Bob As for those who were her „neighbours‰ we loved her back she offered hospitality that was second to none and this and she will be missed and remembered in equal measure. was extended to our usual times of fellowship after services God bless you Jenny. Rest now – youÊve earned it!! Pam Livingstone-Lawn
Midweek Holy Communions DonÊt throw your St Edwards, Knighton Christmas cards away! Ash Wednesday 14th February 10.30 am Bring them to church for the Women in ...... Prison Charity so that women in prisons can use them to New Radnor Community Centre make their own next year. Arts and crafts are a big part of Ash Wednesday 14th February 11am the charityÊs activities in prison and at their womenÊs At the service there will an act of penitence with Many people can stand adversity, but if the imposition of ashes for those who wish. you want to test character, give them followed by power. - Abraham Lincoln Monthly Lunch to which all are welcome
31 The Troubled History of New Radnor Castle
ur Ministry Area has several ancient castle sites, one To visit the castle (5 minute walk) . Park on Broad Oin Knucklas, two in Knighton, but this month weÊll Street and walk up to where the road turns left. Turn right look at New RadnorÊs. It was built in the 1090Ês by the and immediately left up Mutton Dingle. Take the signed Marcher lord, Philip de Braose. The castle rises above the gate on the left and turn up left anywhere and youÊll be on town, which still reflects those medieval foundations with the Castle. A stairway takes you to the top. regular roads, a central market, and town walls as you can Information from „Walton Basin‰ by Paul Britnell and see in the 1627 image opposite. „Walking the Old Ways of Radnorshire‰ by Andy and A troubled Welsh / English history: Karen Johnson. 1182 besieged by Rhys ap Gruffydd (Welsh) Photo by Phil Fourie 1195 retaken by the de Braoses (English) Recaptured by Rhys (Welsh) 1208 King John exiled William de Braose 1215 retaken by De Braose loyalists (English) 1216 partially destroyed by King John Rebuilt by Reginald de Braose (English) 1231 captured, destroyed by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Welsh) 1233-35 rebuilt by Richard, Earl of Cornwall (English) 1264 captured and destroyed by Llwelyn ap Gruffudd (Welsh) Rebuilt by the Mortimers (English). The Massacre: During the 15th century royal troops were garrisoned at the castle during the uprising of Glyndwr, who reputedly slaughtered the castle garrison. In 1845 a mass grave was found in the churchyard as well as a pit with a corresponding number of skulls. The legend says these are the bones of those slaughtered by GlyndwrÊs forces in 1401. It was abandoned possibly by 1538. John SpeedÊs map of Radnorshipe in 1627 shows the layout of the castle and the town, much as it is today. New Radnor Map as drawn by Henry Capstick in 1820.
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32 New Radnor Castle Today New Radnor and its castle as shown by John Speed in 1627
Left : Solomon splitting the baby to find the true mother who would rather give up the baby than have it divided.
Below : Artaxerxes and his cup-bearer Nehemiah. The king, Artaxerxes gave Nehemiah permission to leave Babylon and return to Jerusalem to rebuild it. King Solomon Splitting the Baby
Jonah and the Whale The King and Nehemiah
33 Story Time with Mark
Accapella Fellas Karen Edgar
Lighting the Advent Candles Chris Johnson
34 ------and dogs came too!!
es, thatÊs right. At our carol service on Christmas enjoyed mulled wine and buffet food -- local families, YEve St Cynllo’s we had a full church of visitors and newcomers all enjoying a chat! worshippers including two very well behaved dogs and a The church was looking particularly colourful; lights and goodly number of equally well behaved children, some of candles setting off the glorious array of flowers, many of whom helped with lighting the Advent candles. Their which were given by Bob and the family of Jenny Williams. reward came when the vicar read them a story instead of Many thanks to them and also to everyone who helped to delivering the address. make the service such an enjoyable experience. Traditional lessons and carols were augmented by other The Church Committee and Friends of St CynlloÊs would readings. One about Christmas in 1796 and then a like to wish you all the very best for 2018. delightful poem about a Christmas puppy that showed that Pam Linvingstone-Lawn ÂloveÊ is whatÊs really important. Photos my Michael Brown The Accapella Fellas sang Silent Night as well as other pieces during the service and afterwards whilst we all
Carols Round the Tree lthough there was thick snow during the week then spilled over into the Greyhound where conviviality Apreceding Sunday 17th which then turned to rain on and jollification continued well into the evening. the day, by 6 oÊclock in Llangunllo we avoided a drenching The Friends of St CynlloÊs, who organised the event, and the carol sheets only got a little damp this year! The would like to thank Jake and Paul for use of their „snug‰ assembled company joined in the singing with gusto, faces and invaluable help with mulled wine logistics. We are also all aglow from a combination of mulled wine and very grateful to everyone who generously donated mince Christmas lights. Contributions of mince pies came in from pies and, of course, to all of you who turned up on the all directions and added to the festive atmosphere which night and made everything go with such a swing! Pam L-L Llangunllo Village Hall Now Open for Business Again omplete with new roof, insulation, improved water As ever the Hall is a true community venture and we Cheating and general sprucing up we are delighted to wouldnÊt have it now if it werenÊt for the commitment have our Hall back in use and available for events. The shown by everyone. This was never better demonstrated insulation has done its job and the place now feels a lot than them coming together to get things spick and span cosier even on these wintry days. Thanks to our builder for the unexpected funeral tea just before Christmas and project manager for making this all possible. despite somewhat challenging weather conditions. A huge The work has only been achieved with the help of thank you folks! generous grants and donations and fund raising by our For bookings ring 01547 550639. A.G.M. 12th Feb 7.30 team of volunteers. Many thanks to all of them and those in the Hall. All welcome. Pam L-L who put the grant bids together.
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Messy Church New Radnor Over 60's Club New Radnor Community Centre Friday 16th February, 2pm Saturday February 3 rd Pear Tree Cottage 11am – 1pm Info: Marilyn on 01544 350588 Includes a hot meal. or Jenny 01544 350242. Our theme will be Christ, the Light of the World. New members always welcome. And for those of us who are silly enough this will be a ‘wear a onesie event’. Love is the only force capable of Please accompany your children. transforming an enemy into a friend. Martin Luther King
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38 Knighton News
Thank you: Annual Christmas Sale: Over the past year at St EdwardÊs we have had a lot of A huge thank you to all who contributed in any way to help from Mike Conway, Derrick Price, David Minton, the sale, which made a handsome profit of £850.00 for Jim Morris and Brian Paul. The wardens and members church funds. It was a most enjoyable afternoon, lots of would like to say how much this help is appreciated. people all having a good time. The Grand Prize Draw Brass Cleaning: was very exciting as usual, with generous prizes all donated and lots of local winners. Thanks must go to all We are still asking for people willing to help us with the ticket sellers. Mike Conway gave us so much help cleaning the brass in church on a rota. One good clean with the event; we very much appreciate it and per month. Can you help please? everything he does to help with our fund-raising. Wanted: Bowling: Have you got a walking frame you no longer need? We The indoor bowlers meet every Monday afternoon at have an elderly gent in need of one fitted with a tray. 2pm in the Church Hall. You are welcome to go along Please phone Jackie on 528419. and learn more. Bingo: Family News: The next bingo evening will be on 3rd February at 7pm Prior to Christmas our community was shocked to hear in the Church Hall. Come along and enjoy a game. of the sudden death of Rickie Francis in Saundersfoot, Good prizes. aged 68 years. For many years he ran a successful Coffee Morning: outfitters business in Broad Street before leaving for We invite you to join us for coffee and a chat in the pastures new. The Francis family were further saddened Church Hall at 10.30 am on 17th February. There will by the unexpected death of Margaret Francis, be stalls of books, cakes, produce and lots more, stepmother to Rickie. Margaret was a faithful member including competitions. If you have unwanted items you of St EdwardÊs and a popular lady at Cottage View. She would like to donate, please bring them along. We can died peacefully aged 94 years and will be missed by the collect: please phone 528260 (Jean). All profits will go staff and residents. Our thoughts are with all the family. to help maintain the upkeep of St EdwardÊs Church. The town was also shocked to hear of the sudden death Teme Valley Gardeners Club: of Nigel Mortimer, aged 69 years, another local man, The next meeting will be on 12th February at 7.30pm well known to us all. Both he and his brother were keen in the Community Centre, Knucklas. Visitors will be footballers and spent a lot of their younger years made very welcome. The speakers will be Jill and Alun coaching young people with their enthusiasm for the Whitehead; their subject, „A Clutch of Charity game, especially on Saturday mornings at the primary Gardens‰. All enquiries to Avril on 529244. school. Please remember Fiona and the family at this sad time. Knighton Show and Carnival: Our sympathy to Peter and Melia and family, who have At the recent AGM a new chairman was elected. He is had to say farewell to PeterÊs mother, so near to local councillor Mr David Williams, who is keen to Christmas. Mrs Betty Cope had previously celebrated encourage more people to volunteer to help share the her 100th birthday with a party and lovely card from our workload. The new chairman was full of praise for the queen. May she rest in peace. outgoing chair, Matt OÊRourke, who had contributed so much over the past three years to make Show Day a We remember all who are sad at this time and all who special day for all the community. Carly OÊRourke will are unwell, including Dot Wilson, Neville and Ann also be taking a rest from three years of secretarial Jones, Phylis Guest, Sylvia Balls, Gordon and Fay duties for the Show. [Note their Christmas Tree on page Riding. 14] Jean Price
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40 Whitton News Courtyard Trip for ‘Songs from the Shows’ but now the main prizes are cash. Philip Watkins from Last June St. DavidÊs Church, Whitton held a concert of Kington was the MC and we had 10 tables playing this ‰Songs from the Shows‰ given by the Hereford Gilbert year followed by the usual raffle. The Whist players and Sullivan Society which was a fantastic afternoon of come from far and wide with a good number from the quality singing and entertainment. Several of the village but the stars of the evening were Mr and Mrs audience thought it would be nice to see them in a stage Hammond from Hundred House who between them show and in March the society are performing „HMS won highest overall and highest Gent. Many thanks to Pinafore‰ at the Courtyard Theatre in Hereford. So for those who supported it either by playing, catering or those who would like to see them again and for those providing prizes. If any one would be interested in who did not come along but appreciate good coming to a practice evening for Whist please let me entertainment Whitton Church hope to organize a trip know as every year people say they would like to learn to see them on Thursday 15th March at The Courtyard or get in some practice at playing Whist in a non Theatre. If enough people are interested the ticket price competitive evening. will be £10 but the cost of transport will depend on the Carols with Holy Communion numbers going. For more information or to book a In a break from tradition the usual weekday evening place please contact Colin Pugh 01547 560209 Carol Service was replaced by a morning service on or [email protected] by early March. Christmas Eve as many of our congregation find Powys Federation of W.I.s morning easier to attend. The service was led by Rev. St. DavidÊs Church Whitton hosted the Christmas Carol Peter Cope and the organist was George Baker with a Service for The Radnor - Powys Federation of WomenÊs good number present to sing some traditional Carols Institute on Sunday 3rd December, when the Church interspersed with Holy Communion. The Four candles was filled to capacity. on the Advent Wreath were lit and following Annual Whist Drive Communion the Christmas candle was also lit as there was no service on Christmas morning. It was an For as long as anyone can remember Whitton Church enjoyable morning followed by coffee and mince pies to has traditionally held a Christmas Whist Drive every year get us all off to a good start for Christmas. on December 23rd (unless it falls on a Sunday) and until 10 years ago the main prizes were always poultry, Colin Pugh turkey for the highest prize, then chickens and ducks,
Amnesty International mnesty International was formed in 1961 when a changes did not take place, the mere fact of support from Alawyer, Peter Benenson, was moved to write a letter abroad gave prisoners the knowledge that their plight had to The Observer regarding two students in Portugal who been recognised. Contacting prisonersÊ families had been imprisoned by the Salazar regime for raising a demonstrates that the situation is known to the outside toast to ÂLibertyÊ. He called for a mobilisation of public world, also putting pressure on the authorities. opinion against the abuse of human rights. Response to Amnesty also produces reports on the widespread ill his letter was immediate and overwhelming and led to the treatment of minority groups in many countries, although formation of Amnestry to campaign for people who had these are always produced by independent monitors to been arrested, tortured or imprisoned merely for voicing forestall accusations of bias. their non-violent support for human rights and thereby International companies who produce equipment for opposing the regimes currently in control of their export to countries where human rights are abused are countries. Amnesty now has 7 million members in 160 also targeted in public campaigns. countries. The Knighton group welcomes new members to assist The original aim of Amnesty was to send letters of support them in making their voices heard by supporting human to Prisoners of Conscience and it was found that even this rights worldwide: please contact Hilary Howcroft on could change their conditions of incarceration such as a 01547 520080 or [email protected]. cessation of torture or access to medical treatment where this had previously been withheld. Even where such Angie Bromfield, Knighton and District Amnesty Group
41 Resilient Cascob Enjoys Snowy Carols am sure that December 10th is well remembered when I managed to find readers from those who came and Iwe had twelve inches of snow fall in twenty-four hours. Laura read not only a poem but the final reading too. Snow is so pretty but creates so much hard work for the We had thirty people come from the Cascob Valley, most farmer and smallholder. Most of the cattle were housed by of them walked to church. It was magical as they came into then but the majority of sheep were still out. the candle lit church in their wellies with snowflakes in their We at Cascob decided not to cancel our Carol Service hair. Even baby Dylan came, wrapped up snug and carried because you are never quite sure who will turn up. No way on his dadÊs back. could Melia get to us from Knighton to take the service or After the service while we had our tea and cakes, the Eirlys from Norton to play our organ. Three of our readers children had great fun having a snowball fight in the couldn't get here either. churchyard. A couple of the men couldn't resist joining in But we managed, I led the service, Jenny from Pentre too (still boys at heart!). bought her violin and accompanied us singing the carols. Norma Olds
‘Red Earth’ at Knighton and District Rotary Club e would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! a local pensioners Christmas lunch. We have a collection WWe are looking forward to 2018 after a busy month for the Air Ambulances and local charities at the Co-op in building up to Christmas. Knighton scheduled and this will round off our year nicely. We welcomed Di Cosgrove from the educational charity If you would like to get involved in our social and Red Earth to tell us her work in Uganda. Very inspiring to fundraising activities, as well as make new friends, you are see how educating teachers, within the Ugandan education very welcome to come to any of our Wednesday meetings, guidelines, can make such a difference to the lives of held both at the Baron in Bucknell and at the Knighton primary school children. Hotel. For more details please contact members Norman In the middle of the month we held a quiz evening with a Thorp on (01547) 529666, Cathy Jones on (07813) supper at the Baron of Beef in Bucknell, raising money for 733240 email [email protected] or search for „Knighton Rotary‰ Cathy Jones
The Generosity of Knighton Rotary Knighton Rotary Club praises Co-op Shoppers Rotary Supports Pensioners Christmas Lunch On Tuesday December 19th a number of Rotary Club On Monday December 18th at the Knighton Methodist members manned a collection point at the Co-op on Church incoming Knighton Rotary President Ivan Jones Tuffins to raise money for the Air Ambulances and local presented Sister Margaret Davis with a cheque for £250 charities. They were delighted at the support they received to provide Christmas gifts for the nearly 60 pensioners and from the the people of Knighton who were shopping that helpers at the annual Churches Together Christmas day and due to their generosity raised nearly £400. This Lunch. President Elect Ivan said „Knighton Rotary Club is will be split between the Midlands and Wales Air pleased to be able to support this annual event and give Ambulances as well as charities that support the local something back to the community.‰ Sister Margaret added community. In the past the Knighton Rotary Club have „This Lunch Club, run by Churches Together in Knighton, supported the Knighton Food Bank, Knighton Community is held here every Monday and allows the older citizens to Support Group, Knighton Junior Footballers, Knighton weekly enjoy a meal, a chat and the companionship that Men's Shed and KINDA. The Rotary Club wanted to is often missing in their lives. This Christmas lunch is extend their thanks to everyone who supported and something everyone looks forward to and it could not be donated. held without the support of the Rotary Club‰. She added „The lunches also could not be held without the help of a band of willing volunteers and their support is highly valued.‰ Cathy Jones
42 Lighting the Way Walking to St Michael’s, Cascob
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St Mary’s, New Radnor
Welsh Cakes and More Figures Placed by Children
44 The Star of Bleddfa
he theme of the Christmas Eve service at Bleddfa this Paul Jayes together with the Christmas Choir led by Rev Tyear was the Star of Bethlehem with readings and Leigh Spicer. carols reflecting this theme. A 5 foot tall star took centre The service was followed by mince pies and mulled wine stage in the church hanging above the crib. The service which was enjoyed by all. was well attended by over 100 in the congregation who A big thank you to everyone who was involved with were entertained by Penny Nicholson accompanied by decorating the church and those who took part.
Radnor Valley Gardening Club Expands to Snow Gardening
adly our meetings this year did not get off to quite the To join or if you want to know more ask Sstart we wanted as our first speaker, Sarah Hermione Evans Blenkinsop, was at the last minute unable to come. After Tel: 01544 350 691 a speedy attempt at finding someone to step in at the last Email: hermione.evans46 @gmail.com moment, we realised that we would have to cancel the (Member Benefits) meeting. However, the good news is that Bill Laws very enthusiastically confirmed that he will be coming to talk to us on Monday 19th Feb. His topic is, „Artists Gardens‰. I have always wanted to visit MonetÊs Garden, so perhaps this is just the incentive I need to get on and do it! Although in all fairness he did not say which gardens he was going to lead us through! It will be a surprise journey. Just a note of reminder: this year we have changed the day of our meetings to the 3rd Monday of the month, starting at 7.30pm in the Community Hall, New Radnor. We look forward to welcoming you all and would remind you that membership remains at £5 per annum and includes a discount card for Midway Nursery, Pennybont. In the absence of their Gardening speaker, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Hermione found consolation in her snowman.
Christmas at St Peter’s, Evancoyd
t St PeterÊs our traditional Evancoyd Christmas With thanks to all who joined us, it was in aid of the Air Acelebrations started with a lovely Crib Service where Ambulance and we raised the grand sum of £165. children carefully placed figures around the manger. This Then the last of all the Christmas Eve services, our was accompanied by carols, readings, refreshments of Midnight Mass, was very well attended by some 60 people mince pies and OlwenÊs famous Welsh cakes! – all there to bear witness to the special Christmas Story. On the bleak mid Monday before Christmas it was our very Joanna Winstone own Hark the Herald Angels with a gathering of carol singers visiting houses around Evenjobb village followed by a most welcome supper of warming soup and mulled wine. Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, To the pure all things are pure, but to the where the good way lies; and walk in it, corrupt and unbelieving nothing is pure. and find rest for your souls. - Titus 1.15 - Jeremiah 6.16
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46 HYMN TITLES All the following hymn titles have some words missing – can you fill in the blanks. All the hymns are from Mission Praise and the answers are below. 1. While ____ watched 2. Lead us, ______, lead us. 3. Away in a ____ 4. Forty days and ______HYMNS 5. Hark! The ______sing When you come to church you hear hymns. Hymns are songs of praise to God. Some 6. ____ has broken are very old and some, like the ones you 7. ____ night, ____ night may sing at school, are new. 8. There is a ______far away Have you ever wondered who wrote the 9. We plough the ____ and scatter hymns we sing? For example, one hymn writer was Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander, the 10. Amazing _____ wife of the Bishop of Londonderry. She wrote a book called ‘Hymns for Little Children’ which was dedicated to her godchildren. The book was published in Didn’t your teacher say your singing 1848 and contained hymns that we know was heavenly? well today; ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’, ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ and ‘There is a Green Hill Far Away’. It is said that she wrote the last hymn Well, she did say it because of the view from the Bishop’s was like nothing on palace. The house looked out over the city earth. walls to the green hills in the distance. So the words we sing Answers: 1. While shepherds watched 2. Lead today come from us, heavenly Father, lead us 3. Away in a manger the view that 4. Forty days and forty nights 5. Hark, the herald angels sing 6. Morning has broken 7. Silent night, Mrs Alexander holy night 8. There is a green hill far away 9.We had from her plough the fields and scatter 10. Amazing Grace. window.
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52 Index Index G New Radnor Music...... 9 A Gladestry...... 15 Norton News...... 19 Advent Windows...... 14 H O Amnesty International...... 41 Hearing Aid Services...... 17 Open the Book...... 33 Archbishop John...... 15 Heyope Christmas...... 22 Our Page...... 47 B Holy Communion, Midweek...... 31 P Baptist Chapels...... 54 Hymns...... 47 Parsnip Winter Cake...... 37 Beguildy Carols...... 55 J Paul, St...... 5 Bells Ringing...... 12 Jenny Williams...... 31 Pensioners Christmas Lunch...... 42 Bingo...... 39 Jonah...... 33 Pilleth...... 12 Bird Watch...... 50 K Poetry, Prose & Puddings...... 19 Bleddfa Star...... 45 Knighton Library...... 25 R Bowling...... 39 Knighton News...... 39 Radnor...... 5 Bracken Trust...... 32 Knighton Rotary...... 42 Radnor Valley Gardening Club..... 45 Bybook Duo...... 9 Knighton Show and Carnival..... 39 Ramblers...... 17 C Knucklas Notes...... 12 Recipe...... 37 Cameo...... 9 L Red Earth...... 42 Carols Round the Tree...... 35 League of Friends...... 37 Registers...... 54 Cascob...... 42 Leg Club...... 17 Rotary Club...... 42 Catholic Church...... 54 Lent Group...... 21 S ChildrenÊs Pgea...... 47 Library...... 25 Saints for February...... 11 Christingle...... 19, 35 Lion...... 7 Service Schedule...... 56 Christmas tree...... 14 Llanfair Singers...... 23 Solomon...... 33 Churches Togethe...... 29 Llanfair Waterdine W.I...... 27 Songs from the Shows...... 41 Coffee Morning...... 39 Llanfihangel nant Melan...... 13 St DavidÊs Day...... 22 Colman of Lindisfarne...... 11 Llanfihangel nant Melan...... 3 St Paul...... 5 Communion,Midweek...... 31 Llangunllo Christmas...... 35 Suriname...... 9 Contacts...... 4 Llangunllo Village Hal...... 35 T D Llangunllo W.I...... 27 Teme Valley Gardeners Club:...... 39 Deadline...... 5 M Teme Valley Young Farmers...... 25 Deanery Meeting...... 21 Mark, Saint...... 7 Tref-y-Clawdd W.I...... 29 Diary Dates...... 51 Mark's Letter...... 5 W E MenÊs Shed...... 22 W.I.s...... 27 Epiphany Service...... 29 Messy Church...... 37 Walks...... 17 Evancoyd...... 45 Methodist Church...... 54 Wedding at Bleddfa...... 14 F Ministry Share...... 21 Wellies and Woolies...... 12 Felindre W.I...... 29 MothersÊ Union...... 21 Welsh...... 22 Festival of Light...... 13 Music in New Radno...... 9 Whist Drive...... 41 Finan of Lindisfarne...... 11 N Whitton News...... 41 Flicks in the Sticks...... 11 N.R. Children's Playground...... 9 WomenÊs World Day of Prayer...... 9 Flora and Fauna...... 19 Nehemiah...... 33 WritersÊ Circle...... 9 Food Ban...... 7 New Radnor Castle...... 32
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53 Grid References and Postcodes for Churches For those using Sat Navs: Beguildy SO 194797 LD7 1YE Pilleth SO 256682 LD7 1NP Bleddfa SO 206683 LD7 1PA Cascob SO 239664 LD8 2NT Heyope SO 239745 LD7 1PY N Radnor SO 210609 LD8 2SS Llangunllo SO 211712 LD7 1SW Gladestry SO 230551 HR5 3NR Knighton SO 287724 LD7 1AG Colva SO 199531 HR5 3RA Norton SO 304672 LD8 2EY Evancoyd SO 262627 LD8 2EN Whitton SO 270673 LD7 1AG Llan’l n m SO 180581 LD8 2TN
From the Registers Baptisms: 26th Nov . Millie Laura Jane Guy at St Mary, New Radnor Feb Baptist Chapels Weddings: 4 Norton St, 11am, the Andrews, Café Style. 2nd Dec. Gareth Verney Pugh to Georgina Kathleen 4 Pound, 2.30pm, Richard Mansell Cooper at St Mary Magdalene, Bleddfa Funerals: 4 Coxall, 2.30, Commnion. 11th Dec. Margaret Elizabeth Francis at Hereford 11 Norton St, 11am, Kevin Dare. Crematorium 20th Nov. Evan Thomas Mills at St Mary, Gladestry 11 Knucklas, 4pm, 'Party People' 30th Nov. Mary Elizabeth Wilding at St DavidÊs, Heyope 18 Norton St, 11am, Patrick Baker, Communion. 14th Dec. Jennifer Anne Williams at St Cynllo, Llangunllo 18 Coxall, 2.30pm, Michael Humphreys.
18 New Radnor Baptist Chapel, Rev Patrick Baker - Knighton Roman Catholic Church Neath, 3pm. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and St Nicholas 25 Maesyrhelem Chapel, Deb Peck, 6.30pm. Priest: Father Michael Every Sunday: 11am Holy Communion 25 Norton St, 11am, Joint service with Methodists. Every Thursday: 11.30 Holy Communion 25 Knucklas, 4pm, Michael Humphreys, Communion. Feb Knighton Methodist Church 4 11am Rev Den Bulloss Holy Communion 11 11am Andrea Sheppick
18 11am Rev Don Pickard Church/Community Hall Contacts 25 11am at the Baptist Church Evenjobb Village Hall Linda Ellams 01547 560306 Felindre Village Hall Jess Barrett 01547 510052 Abbreviations on Back Cover [email protected] 07805 002497 MC Melia Cope PJC Peter Cope Gladestry Village Hall Marlene Evans 01544 370646 MB Mark Beaton JG John Greaves [email protected] MRW Meinir Ronicle IG Iris Greaves Llangunllo Village Hall Tom Lewis 01547 550639 CH Christobel Hargreaves DD David Davies Knucklas Comm Centre John Bowen 01547 520384 LS Leigh Spicer JW Jim Walbran www.knucklascommcentre.org.uk DY Donald Yonge MT Mike Thompson N Radnor Comm Centre Carlee Evans 01544 350575 JH John Hanna GW Geoff Weaver St EdwardÊs Church Hall Jean Price 01547 528260 NO Norma Olds MCap Michael Capstick Whitton Community Hall Gill Powell 01547 560367 AG Audrey Green
54 What would Christmas be like without the children’s nativity play!
The Donkey The Kings
Did Rudolph also appear?
The Shepherds
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